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St. Francis Catholic Primary School is a warm, welcoming one-form entry Catholic school in the heart of Braintree. We are dedicated to providing exceptional education and a nurturing environment for our children.
We are very proud of our buildings and grounds and they are often commented on and praised by visitors to the school. The staff and children appreciate that they work in a well maintained and safe school and show respect to the facilities. Due to retirement of the current holder, we seeking an exceptional Site Manager to join our dedicated team and play a crucial role in maintaining these high standards within our school environment.
This is a re-advertised post and a full time positon of 32 hours. Please feel free to discuss the hours prior to applying or at interview.
Key Responsibilities
Facilities Management
- Respond as key holder to out-of-hours alarm calls
- Open the school gates each afternoon for the parents
- Lock up and alarm the school buildings at 5.30pm daily (we do not have evening lettings)
- Independently organise and manage daily, weekly and termly work schedule
- Oversee routine cleaning and manage cleaning team
- Order cleaning products and maintain equipment
- Operate and maintain heating and water systems and report to Leadership team
- Conduct regular Health and Safety compliance checks on school systems
Maintenance and Repairs
- Perform first-line repairs including plumbing, redecoration, and minor internal/external building work
- Support senior leadership in the planning and delivery of small building and grounds maintenance and alterations
- Monitor and quality-check projects from external contractors and suppliers (ie fire safety, alarms, electrical, wider plumbing)
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in facilities management, building maintenance or similar role
- Strong practical skills in maintenance and repair
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Current Health and Safety knowledge
- Excellent communication skills (to staff, parents and children)
Desirable Qualities
- Previous experience in an educational setting
- Basic trade qualifications
- Proactive approach to maintenance and problem-solving
- Commitment to creating a safe learning environment
What We Offer
- Salary: Local Government Pay Scale 6 Point 13
- Full time 32 hours a week (6am - 9.15am daily and then 2.15pm - 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 5pm on Friday) For the right candidate, the hours would be very open to negotiation
- 52 weeks a year with paid annual leave (to be taken in school holidays)
Working Environment:
- Well-maintained buildings and grounds
- Supportive and collaborative staff team
- Strong community ethos
- Opportunity to make a real difference to our school and the local community
Why Choose St Francis?
- Supportive Leadership team
- Clean, well-organised school environment - ready to be continued and even improved
- A great cleaning team in place for morning shift
- Opportunity to be part of a caring school community
- Meaningful work directly impacting children's learning environment
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check required.
Information about the School
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A DBS check, medical clearance and references are required for appointment to this post.